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+ | [[File:Episode 0755 high angle view of the yard|thumb|300px|High angle pan of the yard from [[Episode 0755]].]] |
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+ | [[File:arbor season 46.jpg|thumb|300px|The arbor in season 46.]] |
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+ | The '''arbor''' is the space between [[123 Sesame Street]] and [[Hooper's Store]] that houses the [[carriage house]]. The area — which has also been referred to as a courtyard,<ref>''Sesame Street'' [[Monopoly]]</ref> the play yard,<ref>''Sesame Street'' scripts, including episodes [[Episode 0659|0659]], [[Episode 1001|1001]]</ref> or simply the yard — has gone through many changes over the years. |
During the [[Season 1 (1969-1970)|first season]], when [[Sesame Street (location)|the street]] was straight, this area was confined simply by a tall fence with a palm tree painted on it. The space was occupied by some lawn chairs where stories would sometimes be read. |
During the [[Season 1 (1969-1970)|first season]], when [[Sesame Street (location)|the street]] was straight, this area was confined simply by a tall fence with a palm tree painted on it. The space was occupied by some lawn chairs where stories would sometimes be read. |
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When the show went into its [[Season 2 (1970-1971)|second season]], the street was curved, expanding the area. At first, the arbor included a tall fence next to Hooper's Store separating the area from a simple backdrop of apartment buildings in the distance, and a tower with the alphabet painted on it. |
When the show went into its [[Season 2 (1970-1971)|second season]], the street was curved, expanding the area. At first, the arbor included a tall fence next to Hooper's Store separating the area from a simple backdrop of apartment buildings in the distance, and a tower with the alphabet painted on it. |
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| + | The arbor can be looked over from [[Bob]]'s apartment window above Hooper's Store and [[Maria]]'s window above 123 Sesame Street. The space is often occupied by tables and chairs where customers of Hooper's Store can enjoy a treat or play a game with a friend. |
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In the late 1980s, the background was gradually updated. By [[Season 21 (1989-1990)|1989]], more distant buildings were added, and the alphabet tower was converted to a set structure that stood behind the garage (and was later repainted gray when the set was cleaned up and brightened in [[Season 25 (1993-1994)|1993]]). |
In the late 1980s, the background was gradually updated. By [[Season 21 (1989-1990)|1989]], more distant buildings were added, and the alphabet tower was converted to a set structure that stood behind the garage (and was later repainted gray when the set was cleaned up and brightened in [[Season 25 (1993-1994)|1993]]). |
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The fence was shortened in [[Season 30 (1998-1999)|1998]], and the backdrop was replaced with a small two-story apartment building. The alphabet tower made way for another apartment building, and a small [[Community Garden|community garden]] was added in between the garage and 123. |
The fence was shortened in [[Season 30 (1998-1999)|1998]], and the backdrop was replaced with a small two-story apartment building. The alphabet tower made way for another apartment building, and a small [[Community Garden|community garden]] was added in between the garage and 123. |
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| − | The main structural feature of the arbor area is a small building in the center, initially used as a garage. The building featured a large green staircase to a second floor attic (seen in ''[[Elmo's Magic Cookbook]]''), as well as a basketball hoop. |
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| − | [[Episode 0138]] focuses on a dispute between [[Gordon]] and [[Mr. Hooper]] over who owns the building. It is then revealed that the garage falls on both of their property lines. When not being used to house [[Susan]]'s [[Volkswagen]], the building was used as a multi-purpose storage space for the neighborhood. |
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| − | Sometime prior to 1989, the garage fell under [[Oscar the Grouch]]'s ownership and was used to house his [[The Sloppy Jalopy|Sloppy Jalopy]]. In [[Episode 2537]], [[Hiroshi]] began renting out the space to use as his art studio until his departure in 1990. |
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| − | In [[Season 32 (2001)|season 32]], the building became home to [[Gina]]'s new veterinarian practice. For [[Season 33 (2002)|season 33]], the building was slightly redressed, with a new paint job for the stairs and double doors. These were reverted back by [[Season 37 (2006)|season 37]], while the double doors were replaced by a single door. |
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| − | When production moved to a different studio within [[Kaufman Astoria Studios]], the garage building was refitted and redressed. It no longer featured a staircase and a "Charlie's Auto Repair" sign was added, though this business was never seen in practice on the show. |
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| − | During the set changes of [[Season 46 (2016)|season 46]], the garage building was converted into a community center with games, toys and costumes. The rooftop was also revamped into a private sitting area. |
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<gallery orientation=landscape widths=200 spacing=small> |
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| + | arbor bw season 1.jpg|Behind the scenes photo of the arbor in season one |
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| + | Sesame-SansCurve.jpg|Full street view from [[Episode 0001]] |
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| + | 0307 01.jpg|Big Bird imagines the arbor under water in [[Episode 0307]] |
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| + | 0138 Bob window.jpg|Bob has a view from his apartment window above Hooper's Store... |
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| + | 0804 05.jpg|...while Maria's apartment over 123 Sesame Street also oversees the arbor. |
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| + | 0393 04a.jpg|Side angle of the arbor just beneath the fire escape for Maria's apartment in [[Episode 0393]] |
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| + | 0837 05a.jpg|The arbor (with [[Biff]] and [[Sully]]) covered with snow in [[Episode 0837]] |
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| + | 1293b.jpg|The trellis and mural on Hooper's Store seen in [[Episode 1293]] |
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| + | arbor 1839.jpg|The adults comfort [[Big Bird]] in the arbor after the death of [[Mr. Hooper]] in [[Episode 1839]]. |
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| + | 3043 hooper mural and arbor.jpg|The arbor and mural in [[Episode 3043]] |
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Revision as of 00:56, 19 December 2020
The arbor in Episode 0441 with the tire swing and trellis.
Episode 0755 high angle view of the yard
High angle pan of the yard from Episode 0755.
The arbor in season 46.
The arbor is the space between 123 Sesame Street and Hooper's Store that houses the carriage house. The area — which has also been referred to as a courtyard,[1] the play yard,[2] or simply the yard — has gone through many changes over the years.
During the first season, when the street was straight, this area was confined simply by a tall fence with a palm tree painted on it. The space was occupied by some lawn chairs where stories would sometimes be read.
When the show went into its second season, the street was curved, expanding the area. At first, the arbor included a tall fence next to Hooper's Store separating the area from a simple backdrop of apartment buildings in the distance, and a tower with the alphabet painted on it.
The arbor can be looked over from Bob's apartment window above Hooper's Store and Maria's window above 123 Sesame Street. The space is often occupied by tables and chairs where customers of Hooper's Store can enjoy a treat or play a game with a friend.
In the late 1980s, the background was gradually updated. By 1989, more distant buildings were added, and the alphabet tower was converted to a set structure that stood behind the garage (and was later repainted gray when the set was cleaned up and brightened in 1993).
The fence was shortened in 1998, and the backdrop was replaced with a small two-story apartment building. The alphabet tower made way for another apartment building, and a small community garden was added in between the garage and 123.
Gallery
Behind the scenes photo of the arbor in season one
Full street view from Episode 0001
Big Bird imagines the arbor under water in Episode 0307
Bob has a view from his apartment window above Hooper's Store...
...while Maria's apartment over 123 Sesame Street also oversees the arbor.
Side angle of the arbor just beneath the fire escape for Maria's apartment in Episode 0393
The courtyard as seen pre-1979.
The arbor area as of the 1980s
The trellis and mural on Hooper's Store seen in Episode 1293
The arbor and mural in Episode 3043
The courtyard as seen in 2002 for Season 33.
Season 33 angle #2.
The courtyard as seen in Season 36
Season 36 angle #2
An aerial view of the courtyard in Season 37.
An aerial view in Season 39 with new carriage house doors and a larger garden
An aerial view of the community garden, as of Season 39.